Care Assistant for a young person F/T £12.21/hr in Stockton-on-tees - PTE

UKCIL; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a friendly Care Assistant for a young child with autism. You will assist with daily routines, therapy tasks, and community outings. Candidates should have prior experience in child care for special needs and possess a full UK driver's license. This position is essential for supporting family life and ensuring the child's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Prior experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow care routines.
• Enhanced DBS check or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Daily care routine (toileting & feeding).
• Accompanying on outings and therapy appointments.
• Managing challenging behavior calmly.

Skills

Experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays

Good communication skills

Kind and patient

Comfortable with basic medical care

Reliable and punctual

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Care Assistant for a young person F/T@ £12.21/hr in Stockton-on-tees - PTE

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b20116b6

Looking for a friendly personal assistant for a child in Hartburn. Client is a happy eleven year old boy who enjoys watching his ipad and playing with sensory toys. He has autism, global developmental delay and cardiopulmonary hypertension.

We are looking for a friendly, experienced carer to help support him at home and occasionally to go out into the community. To help support family life and to be with client if his parents and siblings are going out or busy with other tasks.

This is a hands-on, one-on-one care role focused on helping our child with everyday activities and ensuring their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. You’ll be supporting:

• Daily care routine (toileting & feeding)
• Communication and sensory play, using visuals or alternative strategies
• Simple educational activities or therapy tasks
• Managing challenging behavior calmly and positively
• Keeping their environment safe, clean, and organized
• Accompanying on outings & therapy appointments. Taking him in sensory playground.

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays (essential)
• Kind, patient, and emotionally intuitive
• Comfortable with basic medical care (or open to training)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow care routines
• Good communication skills and a respectful approach to working in a family home
• Enhanced DBS check (or willing to get one)
• Full driver’s license and own vehicle

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with non-verbal children or

Background in disability support, special education, or child development

• First Aid and CPR certification
• Understanding of sensory needs and behavior regulation

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com